The BEST episodes of Unexpected

Every episode of Unexpected ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Unexpected!

This raw unscripted series follows the journeys of teenage couples and their families as they navigate the joys and challenges of teen pregnancy and early parenthood.

Last Updated: 11/14/2024Network: TLCStatus: Continuing
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A Family Affair
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9.08
50 votes

#1 - A Family Affair

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/12/2017

15 year-old Lexus thinks she's in labor and heads to the hospital. As a pregnant 16 year-old, McKayla finds prom dress shopping nearly impossible. 16 year-old Lilly's family gets to know the father of her baby, James, at his party.

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9.00
6 votes

#2 - Labor and Delivery

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/26/2017

Lexus finally gives birth. After getting ditched yet again by James, a pregnant Lilly receives some tough love from her mother. Tensions between McKayla's mother and Caelen's mother finally erupt.

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8.67
3 votes

#3 - Baby Bumps

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/14/2018

We take a look back at moments with our young parents as they deal with the struggles of teen parenthood. With the advice of their extended families, they'll face unexpected obstacles and find direction for their futures.

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Ticking Clocks
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8.17
6 votes

#4 - Ticking Clocks

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/10/2017

McKayla is forced to choose sides when she must decide whom she wants in the delivery room. James learns some shocking facts about childbirth from his sister. And the stresses of the newborn baby tear Lexus and her mother apart.

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8.00
6 votes

#5 - Tell All

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/1/2018

For the first time, the families of Unexpected come together for the Unexpected: Tell All. The parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents share insight into their stories, and give updates on what's been happening since the cameras stopped rolling.

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8.00
9 votes

#6 - The Condoms Mom Gave Us

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/14/2018

Chloe is goes into labor. Krista brings Emiley and Diego condoms. Laura celebrates her 18th birthday, and Mckayla plans her wedding.

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8.00
6 votes

#7 - The Mom Trying Out for Cheer

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/21/2018

Mckayla has some concerns about marriage. Emiley has cheer tryouts and Chloe gives birth. It's Scarlett's first birthday, but Lexus and Shayden get into a huge argument.

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8.00
6 votes

#8 - Papa Was a Rolling Stone

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/28/2018

Chloe brings Ava home without Max and Mckayla has some big news to share with Tim. Emiley has a discussion with her & Diego's family and Tylor wants to propose.

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8.00
11 votes

#9 - Missing Child

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/13/2019

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7.88
8 votes

#10 - Sister Face-off

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/7/2018

Emiley and Diego want to change Aria's doctor. Mckayla and Caelan move out on their own, despite their constant fighting. Laura talks to Anna about sex.

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7.80
10 votes

#11 - Tell All Part 1

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/3/2019

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7.75
4 votes

#12 - Baby Bumps

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/7/2018

In this special episode of Unexpected, Lexus wraps up her last day of school and discusses her plans for college, McKayla & Caelan argue over his new potential work opportunity, and Lily and her mom discuss the struggles of teen pregnancy.

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7.73
11 votes

#13 - Baby Shower Fallout

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/16/2018

Emiley gives birth to a baby girl. Chloe has her all girl baby shower. Tylor wants to become a stripper. Lexus finally lands a job. And Mckayla takes a pregnancy test.

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Unsafe and Unplanned
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7.62
13 votes

#14 - Unsafe and Unplanned

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/5/2018

McKayla. 17, decides to move out of her grandparents' house with her baby. Lexus, 16, reveals the details on her breakup with Shayden. 16 year-old Chloe's boyfriend Max has a lot to learn. Pregnant Emiley, 18, is frustrated with her boyfriend, Diego.

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7.55
11 votes

#15 - Once a Cheater...

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/23/2018

Caelan & Mckayla discuss the next steps in their relationship. Emiley and Diego bring baby Aria home. Chloe's parents finally meet Max's dad. Tylor cheated on Laura. Lexus talks about her sexuality.

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star
7.50
6 votes

#16 - Tell All

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/4/2018

Host Ricki Lake brings the five families together to discuss all the drama of the past year. Secrets are revealed, breakups explained, and one couple has a surprising announcement.

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7.50
8 votes

#17 - Tell All Part 2

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/10/2019

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7.50
4 votes

#18 - We’re The Kids In America

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/2/2024

Parents-to-be Emalee and Nate attend school and Nate's motocross tournament together. Jenna and son Luca return to Pennsylvania from a summer spent in Myrtle Beach. Expecting 15-year old Kayleigh facetimes her boyfriend Graham and serves her family during a shift at work.

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7.47
15 votes

#19 - When the Water Breaks

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/9/2018

Chloe and Jessica have a tearful disagreement. Shannon confronts the family. After having a false alarm, Emiley goes into labor. And Lexus struggles to get her license.

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7.46
13 votes

#20 - We're Back, Baby

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/4/2019

McKayla is back and she's having another baby! Chloe worries that Max may go to jail. Hailey is looking forward to meeting Matthew's sister. And Tyra and Alex get a closer look at their baby.

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7.46
13 votes

#21 - Does She Have My Ears?

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/8/2019

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7.45
11 votes

#22 - Don't Give Your Baby Steak

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/29/2019

Shelly meets her granddaughter in spite of McKayla's wishes; amidst tension with Alex's family, Tyra reconnects with some old friends; Hailey begins to fear childbirth; Chloe gets ready for the prom; Max gets some bad news.

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7.44
9 votes

#23 - Two Haileys and a Baptism

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/18/2019

Chloe worries that Max might start trouble at Ava's baptism; Tyra is in the hospital and ready to have her baby; Matthew has been texting with Hailey's best friend; Rilah gets upset when her mother moves the family an hour away from her boyfriend.

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7.40
10 votes

#24 - Mother's Nightmare

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/19/2017

Tension grows between McKayla's and Caelan's mothers; Kelsey realizes teen parents-to-be aren't prepared for what's next while driving home from Lexus' false labor; Lilly and her mom are upset when James bails on birthing class.

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7.36
11 votes

#25 - Parents' Prom Night Out

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/7/2018

Emiley is worried about making the cheer team. McKayla tries on wedding dresses. Laura and Margee talks to Anna about safe sex. Chloe is a week overdue wants to be induced. Lexus and Shayden go to prom.

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